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Attorney Robert Lewis Downey, Jr.

2.3
6 reviews

319 Maryland Ave., Ste. B, Oakmont, PA 15139

Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Criminal Law and 19 more

About Attorney Robert Lewis Downey, Jr.

Attorney Robert Lewis Downey, Jr. is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, federal crime, criminal law and 19 other areas of law. Robert received a degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1978, and has been licensed for 39 years. Robert practices at Robert L. Downey, Jr. in Oakmont, PA.

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Administrative Law
Posted by anonymous
February 18, 2012
Hired Attorney

Attorney Downey is knowledgeable and honest. He does not tell you what you want to hear, but rather what you need to hear. He is also extremely pragmatic. He does not just deal with the theory of the law, but rather with its practical application. He is the best attorney I ever dealt with on a personal or professional level.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 01, 2025
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He has done nothing with my case. No contact with him in almost a month. He said he would help me with my legal issues but heard nothing back and it’s been almost a month. He sold me up the river for my case also.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 13, 2025
Hired Attorney

He worked on my case, but did nothing to help out except sell me up the river. Said I would pay for something when if actually I did not agree to any such thing. Told me he would help me file the necessary paperwork and have heard nothing back. Would definitely not recommend him.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 16, 2021
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Absolute garbage of a lawyer, he will steal your money, make inappropriate comments towards your spouse and talk about his life more than he talks about your case. STEER CLEAR THIS GUY IS A LEGAL SCAM ARTIST...ABSOLUTE GARBAGE AND HOPE HE LOSES HIS LICENSE!

Child Support
Posted by anonymous
March 14, 2021
Hired Attorney

I can't even type what I really want to bc I keep getting blocked for offensive words. If u want me to lie and say that Bob is great, then he is the best...he can manipulate things, joke about mental health issues (including wanting to cause harm to self), jokes about orientation and "looks"...he looks like the penguin from the old batman and he mocks others! He takes money and throws kids in the middle as pawns. Lawyers are known to be this way but he exceeds what is moral and ethical. Do not take kids away from a loving parent based on the half truths of the angry other parent, who was no angel, Bobby. It is not all about money. Karma baby!!

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
September 10, 2013
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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 4
    • Misdemeanors
    • Felonies
    • Juvenile Law
    • Drug Crimes
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Personal Injury 1
    • Slip and Fall
  • Construction Law 1
    • Construction Accidents
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Family Law 1
    • Child Support
  • Social Security 1
    • Social Security Disability
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 7
  • Other 8
    • Criminal Defense
    • Federal Crime
    • Assault and Battery
    • Sexual Assault
    • Driving While Intoxicated
    • Automobile Accidents and Injuries
    • Workers' Compensation
    • Attempted Homicide

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Robert L. Downey, Jr.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1987, Pennsylvania
    1987, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
    Memberships
    Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations
    The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Duquesne University
    Class of 1987
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Indiana University of Pennsylvania
    Class of 1978
    Certified Secondary Education

    St. Vincent's College
    Class of 1976
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1953
    New Derry, Pennsylvania, September 1, 1953

Attorney Robert Lewis Downey, Jr.

Member at Robert L. Downey, Jr.
2.3
6 reviews

319 Maryland Ave., Ste. BOakmont, PA 15139U.S.A.

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